Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Signs New Cannabis Industry Regulations with More on the Way
KOSU | By Beth Wallis Oklahoma- More than 90 cannabis-related bills were filed at the beginning of the session, but as lawmakers wind down their time at the Capitol, only 20 remain. Four bills have been signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt, while others are waiting to be heard on the floor or are working through conference […]
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Cutting Sales Taxes for Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Four County Fire
“Legislation Also Gives Counties Ability to Provide Property Tax Relief After Disasters”
Sen. Marshall’s Access to Baby Formula Act Signed into Law
“This administration must show this same level of urgency in explaining to the American public why the federal government missed warning signs of this baby formula shortage and why the Food and Drug Administration failed to expeditiously complete an investigation of Abbott Nutrition’s Michigan manufacturing facility.”
How One Airline Leaving Small Kansas Airports Could Deal a Blow to the State’s Rural Economy
“For Kansans living in Liberal, Dodge City and Hays, there’s only one airline that flies to and from the local airport. So when that airline filed paperwork this spring to terminate services, it sent shockwaves through these remote towns.”
Kansas Department of Revenue Announces Expansion of Online Renewal System to Include Address Change
“Kansas driver’s license holders can now quickly and conveniently update their address on their current credentials. “
Consumer Alert: AG Derek Schmidt urges caution in wake of baby formula shortages
“Any time there is a shortage of an essential product, like baby formula, scammers will try to take advantage of Kansans in need,” Schmidt said. “It is important that consumers keep their guard up and use caution to avoid falling victim to scams.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Recipients of $10 Million Investment Expanding Broadband Access Across Rural Kansas
““We’re continuing to deliver on our bold and ambitious goal to make Kansas a top 10 state for broadband access by 2030,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Sen. Marshall Demands FDA Explain Failures that Caused Baby Formula Crisis, Cosponsors Legislation to Address Shortage for Families on WIC, Launches Webpage
“Infant formula supplies at local grocery stores were relatively stable for the first half of 2021. The out-of-stock percentage started to climb steadily in the later half and continued to worsen throughout this year.”
Generational Poverty Hurts the Health of People in Southeast Kansas and Wyandotte County
“The disparities between Wyandotte and its neighbor to the south — Johnson County — remain the most dramatic contrast in the state.”
Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Controversial GOP-Drawn Congressional Redistricting Map
“The state’s highest court reversed a lower court decision that found the Republican-led Kansas Legislature drew a map that was racially and politically gerrymandered.”